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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Hardwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Linus Cromwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hardwick might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ZZ Top - Sharp Dressed Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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192 cm
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222 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Hardwick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Linus Cromwell!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cromwell shoots in for a takedown but Hardwick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardwick drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cromwell is trying to buck Hardwick off.
Cromwell being controlled for a moment.
Hardwick in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hardwick cracks Cromwell with a big elbow.
Hardwick trying to control the position but Cromwell is working away.
Hardwick working the ground and pound.
Hardwick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cromwell keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cromwell is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hardwick has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cromwell trying to remain calm as Hardwick controls from the top position.
Hardwick prevents Cromwell from escaping the position.
Cromwell looks gassed!
Hardwick wants to control but Cromwell is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hardwick closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hardwick lands in his opponent's guard.
Hardwick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cromwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hardwick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardwick trying to control the position from guard on top but Cromwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cromwell is looking to stand up but Hardwick isn't so interested in that idea.
Hardwick is stalling in the full guard.
Cromwell wants to stand up but Hardwick is controlling him.
Hardwick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hardwick shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cromwell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cromwell wants to stand but Hardwick is controlling the position.
Hardwick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwick prevents Cromwell from getting back to his feet.
Hardwick trying to control but Cromwell is working from the bottom.
Cromwell pushes Hardwick off and scrambles back to his feet.
Cromwell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hardwick counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardwick lands a nice shot that snaps Cromwell's head back.
Hardwick jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hardwick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hardwick bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hardwick is working Cromwell over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cromwell tries to escape but Hardwick is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardwick working the head with strikes.
Hardwick cracks Cromwell with a big right hand but Cromwell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hardwick working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cromwell is trying to get back to his feet.
Cromwell gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cromwell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cromwell is trying to stand.
Hardwick takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! Hardwick connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardwick trying to control but Cromwell is having none of it.
Hardwick controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hardwick dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cromwell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hardwick counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hardwick.
Cromwell wants to get back to his feet but Hardwick is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hardwick works over Cromwell with some ground and pound from guard.
Cromwell keeping moving, preventing Hardwick from controlling successfully.
Hardwick pushing down on Cromwell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hardwick stops Cromwell from getting back to his feet.
Cromwell has one foot on Hardwick's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hardwick connects with a jab.
Linus Cromwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardwick shoots in and bounces Cromwell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hardwick stops Cromwell from standing up.
Hardwick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cromwell pushes Hardwick off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cromwell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hardwick to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hardwick looking to pass the guard.
Cromwell has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hardwick off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cromwell fails with the takedown
and Hardwick counters with a takedown into side control.
Hardwick prevents Cromwell from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cromwell is not content to let Hardwick control the position.
Cromwell wants to get back to his feet but Hardwick drags him back down.
Hardwick is putting a hurting on Cromwell here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hardwick tries to advance to mount but Cromwell denies him.
Cromwell is trying to buck Hardwick off.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hardwick with a jab.
Cromwell misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardwick counters with a two punch combo.
Jason Hardwick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Linus Cromwell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cromwell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hardwick rushes Cromwell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cromwell looking for a takedown.
Hardwick is trying to maintain a safe position but Cromwell gets an underhook and turns Hardwick into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cromwell looking for a takedown.
Hardwick is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hardwick lands a shoulder strike.
Hardwick is pressed up against the cage. Cromwell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hardwick down to the mat. Hardwick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hardwick drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hardwick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cromwell wants to stand up but Hardwick is controlling him.
Hardwick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cromwell is keeping the position for now.
Hardwick won't allow Cromwell to get back to his feet.
Hardwick is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hardwick advances position into side control!
Hardwick fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardwick prevents Cromwell from escaping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Good shot there by Hardwick.
Cromwell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hardwick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cromwell misses with a takedown
and Hardwick counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cromwell won't be happy with that.
Cromwell tries to escape but Hardwick is in control.
Cromwell on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cromwell taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cromwell wants to get back to his feet but Hardwick drags him back down.
Cromwell prevents Hardwick from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hardwick dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cromwell misses with a takedown
and Hardwick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cromwell thinking.
Hardwick scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cromwell is staying active underneath Hardwick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hardwick prevents Cromwell from standing back up.
Hardwick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cromwell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hardwick stops Cromwell from getting back to his feet.
Hardwick landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cromwell is trying to stand back up but Hardwick is controlling him
Hardwick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cromwell keeps working.
Cromwell is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardwick drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cromwell is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cromwell tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Cromwell is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hardwick punishes Cromwell with strikes from the back mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cromwell controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Hardwick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cromwell can do to turn this around?
Hardwick landing with strikes.
Hardwick lands strikes to the head.
Cromwell is trying to stand back up.
Hardwick has good solid back control here.
Cromwell is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cromwell looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hardwick.
Cromwell wants to get back to his feet.
Hardwick trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cromwell doesn't escape.
Cromwell prevents Hardwick from getting a body triangle.
Cromwell is trying to stand back up.
Hardwick struggling to keep hold of the position.
Linus Cromwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hardwick. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Hardwick scores with punches to the body.
Hardwick lands punches and elbows.
Cromwell is trying to stand back up.
Jason Hardwick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Can Cromwell hold on?! Hardwick is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Cromwell is trying to get back to his feet but Hardwick has full control of the position and if anything, Cromwell has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardwick throwing damaging strikes from the back! Cromwell could be in trouble here!
Hardwick is punishing Cromwell with strikes - can he finish him?!
Cromwell wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Hardwick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hardwick has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Jason Hardwick!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Jason Hardwick!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Jason Hardwick!
Jason Hardwick wins by unanimous decision!
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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